Nose

Powerful layers of clove, graham cracker, cinnamon, and boysenberry.

Palate

This big boy has solid tannins and has a very concentrated texture to the mouthfeel. This wine seems to linger for several minutes and continues to improve in the glass for several hours. Decant 2 hours.

Growing Conditions

Vines grow on extremely steep chalky limestone soils of this vineyard.

Winemaking

Fermented in 1.5 ton open top fermenters.

Aging

16 months in French oak barrels 30% new

Appearance

The extremely steep chalky limestone soils of this vineyard provides this Syrah with very rich color.